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Help Fund the BIT Parts God of War Short

by Sohrab Osati | Dec 1, 2012 | 0 comments

Although Hollywood might have already given us a God of War movie (Clash and Wrath of the Titan) in so many words, we’ve yet to have our beloved web give us their take on God of War. Thanks to a new Kickstarter, we might be closer to one than you think. Blue Goggles Films, the team behind the BIT Parts series is looking to raise $30,000 to help fund their shorts. As it stands, the team has already written 24 episodes and your pledges could fund another 6 as they’ve already paid for the first 6 from their own pockets. Other games featured include Metal Gear Solid, Halo, and Grand Theft Auto.

Goal:

While we have a full 24-episode first season already written, it would take a good amount of money to film the remaining 18 episodes at once, so we’re breaking it up into six at a time. We made the first six with money out of our own pockets. Now, we want to work with you on creating the rest of the series here on Kickstarter.

The average cost for an episode is $5,000. Even though we keep a small cast and crew, the cost adds up quickly when you consider that this amount has to cover cast, crew, locations, props, costumes and equipment.

More details and their past Twisted Metal short, after the jump.

Editorial: Why $50 Games Are Hurting the PS Vita

by Sohrab Osati | Nov 19, 2012 | 7 comments

Just an hour ago, a conversation took place on Twitter in regards to the quality of Call of Duty: Declassified for the PlayStation Vita. So far, reviews and user experience has been less than stellar with reports of lag, glitches, and control issues. Many had seen CoD on the PS Vita as a knight in shining armor for the struggling console and it’s no surprise. CoD games sell and sell by the droves. A proper CoD game could really capture the market Sony is going for: those who wish to play console quality games on the go.

I’ve personally yet to play CoD: Declassified on the Vita so it’s hard for me to comment on the game. However, this led to another conversation on Twitter: the $50 price tag for CoD. Some have expressed their distaste that Activision would charge so much for a broken game. But even if it were a completely acceptable game, can publishers charge so much for PS Vita titles? After the jump, I explain why I believe these high prices are hurting the PS Vita.

Sony Black Friday 2012 Deals – $5 Blu-rays, $10 PS3 Games, $15 Vita Games (Updated)

by Sohrab Osati | Nov 19, 2012 | 0 comments

Black Friday is almost here and we’ve locked down this page for the best deals. Why wait in line for hours on end when you can find some great deals with just a few clicks. Plus, someone will deliver it to your house so no need to be worried about the great tradition of getting trampled.

Deals include:

$5 – Blu-rays
- Battle: Los Angeles
- Iron Man
- Matrix
- The Dark Knight
$10 – PS3 games:
- The Sly Collection
- Gran Turismo 5 XL Edition
- Mass Effect 2
$15 – PS Vita Games:
- Lumines
- Mortal Kombat
$300 off NEX-F3 Bundle

After the jump, you can find Sony Black Friday deals on electronics, gaming, movies, and more. We also have some non Sony specific items like Blu-ray titles and PS3 games. Found something we don’t have listed? Let us know in the comments section and we’ll update. Just be sure to share the savings with your friends!

Amazon $15 3D Blu-ray Blowout – Prometheus, Titanic, TinTin, Transformers 3 etc. (Updated)

by Sohrab Osati | Nov 18, 2012 | 0 comments

If you’ve got a 3D television or are planning on getting one, Amazon’s got some great blowout prices on 3D Blu-ray films. Unlike their Black Friday sales which will kick off tomorrow, today’s 3D Blu-ray titles are here for a limited time. Deals include films like Prometheus, Titanic, TinTin, Transformers 3, Ghost Rider 2, and more for just $15. All deals after the jump.

PlayStation Plus Giveaway Content Rules (expired)

by Sohrab Osati | Jul 14, 2012 | 0 comments

As our Twitter followers know, we’re doing a PlayStation Plus giveaway today and the rules are simple. All you need to do is hit us up on our Facebook page, “like” our page and post that you want a year of PlayStation Plus. The first post on there, after this article has been published, will win a year free of PlayStation Plus while the 4 runners up will win either a PlayStation Vita lanyard or a No Man’s Land shirt from the upcoming PlayStation Home game.

Sony Offers Free PS3 or PS Vita with Purchase of VAIO Computer

by Sohrab Osati | Jun 12, 2012 | 1 comment

If you’re starting to think about the up coming college semester, then Sony’s most recent promotion might help you decide on the computer thats right for you. Starting today, Sony is running a new back to school promotion that offers you a free PlayStation 3 (160GB) or PlayStation Vita (Wi-Fi) with the purchase of a VAIO computer. Not all VAIO computer are eligible though pricing on eligible notebooks start at around $750 and build from there. If you already have a PS3 and/or PS Vita but are still looking to get in on the action, Sony has other promotional offers as well, including $200 of PlayStation Gear. More on that, after the jump.

Blu-Deals: Chronicles $13, Sherlock Holmes $13, Moneyball $15, John Carter 3D $25

by Sohrab Osati | Jun 12, 2012 | 0 comments

If you’re looking to spend some quality time this summer with your couch and HDTV, our Blu-ray deals should be a welcome sign of relief as we’ve found some of the hottest movies at some great low prices.

Chronicle (movie includes two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo plus a Digital Copy for only $12.99, 68% off the msrp)
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (movie includes one-Disc Blu-ray plus a UltraViolet Digital Copy for only $12.99, 57% off the msrp)
Moneyball (movie includes one-Disc Blu-ray plus a UltraViolet Digital Copy for only $14.99, 44% off the msrp)
John Carter (Four-Disc Combo: Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD + Digital Copy) (movie includes four-Disc Blu-ray combo: Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital Copy for only $24.99, 50% off the msrp)
Puss in Boots (Two-disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy) (movie includes two-Disc Blu-ray combo: Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital Copy for only $15.39, 62% off the msrp)

Deals: Sony Bloggie Sport On Sale for $149

by Sohrab Osati | May 12, 2012 | 10 comments

Just a quick heads up: If you’re looking to get some ‘extreme’ footage this summer and/or are planning on hanging out near the beach, and want to record your memories, the Sony Bloggie Sport is currently on sale for $149, down from $179. For those not familiar, the Bloggie Sport features 1080p video recording with Sony’s Exmor CMOS sensor and 5-megapixel stills on its internal 4GB memory. Other specs include a 2.7-inch touchscreen, face detection, and HDMI out.

Of course, what truly sets the Bloggie Sport apart from the Bloggie Live, for instance, is its ability to go up to 16 feet under water, being dropped from up to 5 feet and enduring dirt and dust without breaking down like another MP4 camera or your smartphone would. Links after the jump.

Deals: PixelJunk Game for $1 on PSN (now live)

by Sohrab Osati | May 8, 2012 | 17 comments

It’s hard to believe that Q-Games, the developer behind the PixelJunk series on PlayStation is turning 10 years old today. With a new game titled 4am set to be released next Tuesday, May 15th, the small developers with grand games will be offering a host of their games for $1 on PSN. That’s right, you can be playing some of the highest rated PSN games for a dollar each. After the jump, the full list of games for $1 awaits you.

Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception Fan Trailer Gives Xbox Users More to Lust Over

by Sohrab Osati | May 3, 2012 | 1 comment

It’s no secret that there has’t been anything exciting with the Xbox platform in years. Despite the millions that Microsoft has pored into the Kinect which automatically fills the mind with gimmicky gameplay, most users turn on their 360 to frag others in some form of FPS. Of course with every single Call of Duty and Battlefield game also being available on the PlayStation 3, it doesn’t leave the platform with much original content. In fact, when it comes to unique games, the PlayStation 3 is where the party has been the last sever years with games like LittleBigPlanet, Resistance, Killzone, inFamous, God of War, Twisted Metal, Heavy Rain and upcoming titles like The Last of Us and StarHawk. Of course, nothing quite says PlayStation 3 like the Uncharted franchise which has created a unique and authentic world with characters that gamers have come to love, not just generic big steroid body builders with the most ludicrous weapon combination you can think of. What really drives this point further is the fan made trailer that truly shows the depth and quality of this PlayStation exclusive franchise. So while the 360 continues to get Call of Duty 93: Mid Dawn Special Delta Ops (which of course will also be available on Sony’s console), the PS3 continues to flourish with unique AAA titles and we’re not even including PSN hits like Fat Princess, Dead Nation, Journey, Flower and PixelJunkShooter.

So what did you think of the trailer? Lets us know, after the jump.

Hanging With David Hayter (aka Solid Snake)

by Jan Hutchings | May 2, 2012 | 18 comments

Photo Credit: JTM Games

Believe it or not, David Hayter has been the voice of the iconic Solid Snake for the last 14 years. Hayter as Snake is perhaps the longest a voice actor had been associated with a character in an ever-evolving industry. That not only says a lot about the intricacies of the character itself, but the man behind the voice of the hero as well. In those 14 years, Hayter not only voiced Snake, but his biological father Big Boss in the Snake Eater/Portable Ops/Peace Walker games.

Despite his busy schedule as the host of the Canadian Videogame Awards and meeting fans during the Vancouver Fan Expo, David Hayter took a few minutes to chat with me to discuss a number of topics including his hosting duties, juggling busy schedules, Snake’s future.

Meet Our Newest Staff Member, Ricardo Feliciano

by Sohrab Osati | Apr 18, 2012 | 1 comment

Providing great content is only half the battle when it comes to building a site like ours. Though great content can be enriching to the readers, without a properly laid out design and user experience, the content may suddenly seem an after thought, due to poor layout. Even worse is when a site you enter bombards you with all forms of content and graphics, once again taking away from the central reason you have landed on that website or clicked on a particular article in the first place. Being a former employee of Apple and now working as an independent consultant for them, I cherish the idea of simplicity. An easy-to-follow website has always been my goal for this site where content is never more than a click away. Still, my knowledge of HTML, PHP, and all other manners of coding can only take me so far.

Enter our newest member, Ricardo Feliciano, who is now heading our UI/UX initiative. Though we’ve yet to make any drastic changes to our design, over the past month, Ricardo, myself and the team have been hard at work on the website, applying what may seem minute changes that are in fact, part of a grander site design. In his own words, Ricardo is

a web developer who discovered his love of websites at the age of 12, when he began to develop his programming abilities with the aid of online resources. He further developed his talents through a series of independent ventures under Revidian Enterprises, and the United States Navy. Ricardo is currently the sole proprietor of Revidian Enterprises, a New York-based business. He is also an IT in the USNR, a member of the Ubuntu New York LoCo Team, and a UI/UIX designer for SonyRumors. Ricardo’s programming ability goes well beyond web development; he’s a true technologist.

As our larger initiative continues to develop, we hope that you join us on our Forums, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube, where you’ll see some of Ricardo’s vision will be present. Also, don’t forget to say ‘Hi’ to Ricardo in the comments section bellow and follow him on Twitter. For a listing of available staff member positions, just head over to our careers page and remember, you can find additional information about our staff by visiting our staff page.

Editorial: Why I Support Raychul Moore As the Maxim Gamer Girl and Why You Should Too

by Sohrab Osati | Apr 5, 2012 | 1 comment

A lot has been said about Maxim and their quest to find a “female gaming buff who has the looks, personality, and gaming skills” to become the first Maxim Gamer Girl. So what does that entail? The winner would represent Maxim and gamer girls at different gaming events while getting some exposure in Maxim magazine and their website. After a period of voting where contestants can place their profile on MaximGamerGirl.com and allow the public to vote, Maxim will pick a winner from the top 3. Now, whether you are for or opposed to publications like Maxim is a completely different topic. Instead, what I want to focus on are the current so-called “gamer girls” that you see at most events. They are sexy, in some skimpy clothes, can twirl their hair like no other and handle anything you give them, except a controller. Unfortunately, for the most part, female hosts and models for gaming events and shows are picked for their looks and not their actual knowledge or skills. With exceptions of people like Veronica Belmont, for example, most are either there to look pretty/sexy or read off a cue card and cannot sway from the topic. Look no further than Olivia Munn.

Editorial: Hey MSNBC, Quit Making Sh*t Up, PS4 Will Not Be Called Orbis

by Sohrab Osati | Apr 2, 2012 | 43 comments

Nothing gets me more riled up then when big media companies think they understand technology and decide that, because they have some big title, they are now deemed as a credible source of information in that area. This sequence of thinking further expands when big media thinks it understand gaming, gaming companies, and the culture that follows. Usually, as they fall pray to false information or misconception of what the gaming landscape looks like, big publications like MSNBC will write or air articles news pieces without much fact checking or even worse, relying on a single source of information. Sadly, even if they are proven wrong, there isn’t much internal integrity to go back and address their mistake, minus Ira Glass from This American Life who did the right thing when he found out the false information they had aired on Apple. So what specifically has me going today? The fact that MSNBC just assumed now, without a single strain of evidence, that the PS4 will be released under the name of Orbis and not PlayStation 4.